Job prospects Circulation Clerk, Newspaper in the Capitale-Nationale Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks in the Capitale-Nationale Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks (NOC 14301) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is found in many industries, but a large share of jobs is mainly concentrated in public administration.

Opportunities in this profession come from the growing need of private and public institutions to prepare, draft and review various documents.

The computerization and diversification of administrative tasks have created new roles that require more training and flexibility, which is a trend that this occupational group should benefit from.

Most of these workers can perform their duties remotely. In the context of a labour shortage, some employers are adopting more flexible work arrangements to attract and retain staff.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is good at the provincial level, it will be moderate in the regions of Estrie and Outaouais, and limited in Lanaudière.

Here are some key facts about Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks in the Capitale-Nationale region:

• Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 28%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology